Sunday, 12 January 2014

Stacked books...calender

Hello Crafting ladies...


I have been making calenders in a row and each dedicated to a particular group of people...
This calendar is for all you book lovers and reading enthusiasts !!
It is an altered stack of books and the calendar sits on the top most book! This is a mini version of stacked books and can you guess how I made the stack of books???


Have a look...

yes, I have used empty soap cartons to make the mini books. These are sand witched between cardboard sheets and I have used some floral PP's for the book cover and covered the soap carton with scripted PP.


The mini book has been bound together using canvas sheet which I have dry embossed with tiny hearts! Once the books were ready, I inked the edges and glued them one on top of the other with space for embellishing!




I stuck the calendar to an acetate stand and mounted it on the first shelf! I have done cascading embellishment in this project using doilies, laces, sunflowers, tulips and mini roses, all handmade.

One of the steps has a cute heart charm hanging and the last step has a label sentiment too!

I had this lovely red bauble with green flowers on it, which I tucked under the sunflower and you can see it dangling in the side!

I have not ignore the back as usual...so when you turn around, there are some foliage and flowers tucked inside the books. I hope to make a regular size soon ...
This looks really pretty sitting on my craft table, bright and cheerful. Hope you all liked it, do let me know.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Am linking this to...
http://alteredeclectics.blogspot.in/2013/11/november-until-february-2014-anything.html
http://anythingbutacard.blogspot.in/2014/01/finding-inspiration-and-balance-in-new.html




http://lulupu.blogspot.in/2014/01/lulupu-challenge-23-create-calendar.html
http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.in/2014/01/embossing.html
Until then,
Happy crafting and re cycling.
Hugs.















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18 comments:

  1. Sheetal Ahlawat12 January 2014 at 16:55

    This is such a pretty calendar Rupa ji.

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  2. Dr Sonia S V12 January 2014 at 18:38

    Did you make the little yellow flowers? They look like foam flowers so cute!

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  3. Suman Pandit12 January 2014 at 19:44

    Rupa, love this beautiful calender,lovely surprises scattered all over !!

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  4. SD pooja12 January 2014 at 23:22

    I bet if anyone could even guess you have used soap boxes !! Your are fab are reusing stuffs Rupa...I loved the calender on stack of books and the pretty flowers make it look so fresh !

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  5. Jacqueline13 January 2014 at 01:52

    Thanks so much for joining in at MMM this week - your creation is lovely and beautifully made - Jacqueline xx

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  6. Vijaylaxmi Siyal13 January 2014 at 11:23

    wow...this is amazingly superbly beautiful....liked d way u upcycled soap boxes....grt.

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  7. Karuna13 January 2014 at 12:04

    Absolutely gorgeous and love the idea! Its so pretty Rupa

    thanks for joining Lulupu Challenge#23

    Love

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  8. valou25080913 January 2014 at 12:53

    wowww! fabulous creation! I love the idea and the originality! great work! thanks for joining Lulupu Challenge. Good luck.

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  9. Shilpa Nagaonkar13 January 2014 at 23:13

    Brilliant idea of recycling, Rupa! beautiful calendar with warm colors. Thanks for joining the challenge at Lulupu- The Craft Lounge.

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  10. Becky Garrison16 January 2014 at 07:06

    I ♥♥♥ love this project! It is very pretty and very creative! You know, if you could figure out a way to make an opening in the back, the boxes would be cute for storing little things like buttons or beads. Thanks so much for joining us at Anything But A Card this month! Becky (DT)

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  11. Ann Maria Subin16 January 2014 at 19:05

    Absolutely loved this project!!! Brilliant upcycling of those soap boxes!!

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  12. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/19 January 2014 at 11:00

    What a lovely project Rupa. As you say fun and bright and perfect for your desk. Thank you for joining in at Anything But A Card challenge this month!

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  13. PJ22 January 2014 at 17:43

    thats a fabulous idea !!!
    Love love love the asymmetric placement of the books !
    thats beautiful !
    Thanks for playing along Lulupu #23

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  14. Jennie Atkinson4 February 2014 at 01:39

    A fabulous "balance" project Rupa - just wonderful. Thanks for joining us at ABAC this month - sorry I am a bit late in commenting!

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  15. Margaret5 February 2014 at 05:57

    This might be the most wonderful desk calendar I have ever seen! I love the stack of books, the cascading flowers, and the calendar balanced on the top! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Anything But a Card!

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  16. Julia S-W7 February 2014 at 23:12

    Such a pretty desk calendar Rupa! I love the way you've positioned the boxes at angles too - looks as if they're just balancing!
    Thanks for joining us at Anything But A Card for our Balance Challenge. Julia x

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  17. Unknown23 January 2015 at 13:37

    Awwe too cute. The picture did not reveal the size until u showed the soap cartons. it's adorable

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  18. Unknown23 January 2015 at 13:39

    Awwe too cute. The picture did not reveal the size until u showed the soap cartons. it's adorable

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